The Dever Singers Are Back!

The Dever Singers have been entertaining the people of the Dever valley since 1984. We perform a wide repertoire of music, varying from classical and religious choral works to showtunes and other popular songs. Rehearsals run from September round to June and we usually give two pairs of performances a year, at South Wonston and Micheldever churches but can also sing at some weddings, funerals and charity fund-raising events on request.

Ben Cooper has been our new musical director since 2018 supported by our longerserving assistant director, Karen Middleton.

In March 2020 when the COVID pandemic lockdown stopped choirs singing together, we were only a couple of weeks away from performing our Easter concert. We eventually restarted rehearsals in October 2021 and supported a number of local carol services at Christmas but are now determined to restage the previously planned Easter event with our performance of Stainer’s Crucifixion on Palm Sunday, 6pm 10th April 2021 at St. Mary’s church in Micheldever.

Please come along and support us. There will be no entry charge but donations are welcome towards the two churches who generously host our rehearsals and concerts: St Mary’s, Micheldever and St. Margaret’s, South Wonston. The purpose of our choir is to encourage people who enjoy singing to practise together and improve their musical and vocal skills in a friendly atmosphere; to bring enjoyment to the community and help others achieve their charitable aims. We are always keen to welcome new members, in particular men as, like many other choirs, we could always do with more Tenor voices. We are a community choir with no auditions. Some of us can read music, others do not but we make a pretty good sound! You will be given a warm welcome if you would like to consider joining us and exploring how enjoyable – and good for you – singing can be. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings from 8.00 pm until 10.00 pm at either St. Mary’s Church, Micheldever or St. Margaret’s church at South Wonston school. For more information, please contact Ruth Ironton, 01962 774817, 07784967464, E-mail: ruthironton@gmail.com